A Competition To Finish Louisa May Alcott's Story
An unfinished story by Louisa May Alcott has recently been published, and now there's a competition to find a writer to finish the story.
Books
D. L. Hughley: 'Everybody Knows' Independence Day Didn't Free Us All
In his new book, Surrender, White People!, Hughley suggests we consider whether our national holidays speak to the entire nation — along with other bitingly funny ideas for addressing injustice.
Dr. Michele Harper Shares More Than A Decade Of ER Experience In New Memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Michele Harper about her new memoir, The Beauty in Breaking.
Pitch-Perfect 'Mexican Gothic' Ratchets Up The Dread
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's latest is true Gothic horror; set in 1950s Mexico in a creepy, isolated house where a young bride believes her new husband is poisoning her, and that ghosts walk through walls.
Rudolfo Anaya, A Founding Father Of Chicano Literature, Dies At 82
Anaya's 1972 classic Bless Me, Ultima — about a young Mexican American boy and his curandera mentor in New Mexico in the 1940s — inspired a generation of Chicano writers.
A Doctor Confronts Medical Errors — And Flaws In The System That Create Mistakes
Dr. Danielle Ofri says medical errors are more common than most people realize: "If we don't talk about the emotions that keep doctors and nurses from speaking up, we'll never solve this problem."
Mermaids, Werewolves And Witches: Welcome Summer With These 6 New YA Novels
For summer, we've got a roundup of great new young adult fiction that stretches from Brooklyn to Ireland to fantasy realms of sirens and wolf-people.
Kevin Kwan's New 'Sex And Vanity' Is A Summer Romp With A Satirical Sting
For his latest novel, Kevin Kwan decided to update one of his own favorite books, A Room With a View. The result is Sex and Vanity, a fun, decadent whirl that manages to take on some serious subjects.
Shirley Jackson Meets Johnny Rotten In 'Dark Blood Comes From The Feet'
Horror may not be readers' first choice in times like this, but Emma J. Gibbons' new collection, influenced by both punk rock and classic literature, is full of great characters and genuine scares.
A Bittersweet Moment For Black Bookstore Owners
As Black booksellers race to meet increased demand for books about race and justice, many are dealing with complicated, sometimes painful feelings about what the new business means.